Say it ain't so, Batman! E Online is reporting that the caped crusader star was questioned in London this morning in connection with an alleged assault involving his mother and sister. The incident allegedly took place in the box-office champ's Dorchester Hotel room in London on Sunday, the day before the blockbuster film's European premiere. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson tells E! News that Bale presently faces "no charges, all we are saying at the moment is that a 34-year-old male attended a central London police station this morning, by appointment, and was arrested in connection with an allegation of assault. (source)
I was one of the gazillion people who saw the movie this past weekend and actually loved it. I bought the tortured hero with an underlying violent streak thing on the big screen but even Batman wouldn't beat down his own dear old momma. (allegedly, of course) The Joker, maybe! Batman, not so much.
Maybe Christian's irritable because his blockbuster shine is being overshadowed by a dead man. The hype is warranted. Heath's portrayal of the iconic bad guy ranks up there with one of the best villains ever in my opinion.So, Christian, just step up your game next time. It takes more than a raspy voice to generate Oscar buzz. Oh, and leave the bitch slaps to the villains.
UPDATE: Christian Bale issues statement: “Christian Bale attended a London police station today, on a voluntary basis, in order to assist with an allegation that had been made against him to the police by his mother and sister. Mr. Bale who denies the allegation, co-operated throughout, gave his account in full of the events in question, and has left the station without any charge being made against him by the police. At this time, there will be no further comment by Mr. Bale.”
3 comments:
If this is true, then that is sad. nothing in the world, (outside of taking the last buffalo wing lol) should you ever assault your mom.But let's just wait and see,before we rush to judgement.
but i agree Leadger's performance was top of the line.
Sportsnut 2008
Not to be technical, but Bales was not arrested, as your headline states. He was held for questioning by the police. E Online was pretty careful to say that the abuse incident is an alleged abuse incident (as you are in your body copy).
His mother and his sister did not report the incident to the police, some other mystery person did that; they have made no public comment.
Now, where there's smoke there is often fire and I'm not in any way condoning any abusive behavior. On the other hand, I think we should bend over backwards not to judge him before all the facts are in. That would be the polite thing to do wouldn't it?
British press (the Daily Mail I read this morning) is also saying Christian has been depressed in recent months over the death of Keith Ledger who was a good friend, and, over his own marital troubles.
Thanks for the correction. Initial reports did say arrested, but I should have gone back and changed the header when more information became available. Thanks for the catch and thanks for stopping by.
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